Graphic Novels and Manga Have Big Benefits and Count as Real Reading

 "Why don't you pick out a real book?" I'm ashamed to say, that was me when my older kids started really getting into chapter books and always wanted graphic novels or comics. I thought they were just being lazy, just wanting easy reads instead of applying themselves. As an avid reader, their choices annoyed me so much. 

My husband defended them, and eventually I looked into it more and learned the truth. Graphic Novels (and manga) can really encourage a love of books aside from the other hidden benefits of reading them. 

So if you struggle every time you see your kid with another comic or graphic novel instead of a traditional book head over to iHN to read my full post!

Check out some of my kids' favorite graphic novels and manga below in no particular order: 

Most of these are either a series or part of a collection like the Manga Classics and the Usborne Graphic Novels. So if your kids get into them, there are plenty more to keep them reading!